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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,679.07, 356,969.79 and 143,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,679.07, 356,969.79 and 143,955.88 is: 198,655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,679.07 : 356,969.79 = 143,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,679.07/356,969.79 = 143,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,679.07x = 356,969.79 × 143,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,679.07x = 51,387,898,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387,898,468.02/258,679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,655.03

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